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| Plot Summary of Centennial |
"This book covers the changing environment, politics, peoples, religion, and
economy of a small town in Colorado. These changes take place over several
hundred years as it follows the lives of several key players: A Native
American Chief, his daughter, trappers, farmers, pioneers, Cattle barons,
robber barons, businessmen, and, finally, politicians."
Jamie Bryant, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Centennial |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- thoughtful
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Culture clash?
- Being oppressed by outside culture
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Outside culture (society)
- American West
If story of urban/rural...
- Small town life
Ethnic/regional/gender life
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- farmer
Age:
- 40's-50's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- none
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- West
- Northeast
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- descript of kissing
Unusual Style:
- No single main character?
Amount of dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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